soup
Gaeng Jued
แกงจืด
Mild
Gaeng Jued is Thai clear soup — a mild, clean broth with tofu, pork meatballs, glass noodles, and vegetables, seasoned lightly with soy sauce and white pepper. It is the Thai answer to chicken noodle soup.
Key Ingredients
- pork broth
- tofu
- glass noodles
- pork meatballs
- white pepper
Where to Try It
Thai rice-and-curry shops (khao rad gaeng) throughout the country as a standard accompaniment to spicy dishes.
Tips
- Order Gaeng Jued alongside spicy dishes to cool your palate between bites of Pad Kra Pao or green curry.